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A Whisper to a Scream
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A Whisper to a Scream

1989-07-22 · 96 min · ★ 4.3

Thriller · Crime

A young girl who was frustrated in her desire to become an actress starts to work for a telephone-sex company. There she meets a fascinating man who has an obsession for music related with crime.

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Directors
Robert Bergman
Production companies
Lightshow Communications, Distant Horizon
Countries
South Africa, Canada
Status
Released

Top Cast

Nadia CaponeNadia CaponeGabrielle Robbins
Michael A. MirandaMichael A. MirandaFrank Hernandez
Yaphet KottoYaphet KottoJules Tallard
Lawrence BayneLawrence BayneOlwyn Peters
Michael LebovicTulio DeSana
Denise RyanMia Baker
Danny WengleBork
Soo GaraySoo GarayMimi
Klea ScottKlea ScottSasha
Lesley KellyDelta
Susan HamannSusan HamannBlue Belle
Denise DaiglePaloma
Audrey RoseTiger Rose
Annette ShafferUjena
Leanne BurtonLeah
Teresa HuntTessa

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